International Tax Manager

ph3Who we are: /h3pAt Frontiers, our purpose is simple yet ambitious: to make science open. We believe open science empowers the global scientific community to accelerate discovery and develop the solutions needed for healthy lives on a healthy planet. /ppWe are one of the world’s largest and most influential open-access research publishers. Every article we publish is peer-reviewed and quality-certified, ensuring research is accessible to everyone, everywhere. /ppTo date, Frontiers research has been viewed over 4 billion times, demonstrating the real-world impact of science without barriers. /ppJoining Frontiers means being part of a global, mission-driven organization at the intersection of science, technology, and innovation — working alongside passionate colleagues who care deeply about advancing knowledge for the benefit of society. To learn more about our impact and culture, please watch this video. /ph3About the role: /h3pOur Finance Team supports the growing needs of the business, and we are looking for an International Tax Manager to join us. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for tax compliance and tax-related financial reporting across the Group’s legal entities and operations, while also contributing to the development of the company’s tax strategy. /ppThe role covers direct and indirect tax compliance for all Group legal entities, the calculation of tax provisions for the Swiss holding company and all subsidiaries (GAAP and non-GAAP), as well as advice on group tax planning, special assignments, and other projects. You will work across finance, accounting, legal, and other teams, with the opportunity to contribute to a broad range of international tax matters. /ph3Key

Responsibilities:
/h3ulliEnsure compliance with relevant Swiss and international tax regulations, covering withholding tax, sales tax and VAT, and corporate income tax
- in Switzerland, in every jurisdiction where we hold subsidiaries, and across our wider international operations. /liliMonitor and stay current on tax law changes in all relevant jurisdictions, and assess their impact on the group. /liliHelp develop tax-efficient strategies for the company. /liliEstablish and maintain transfer pricing documentation for group companies, including monitoring intercompany transactions and identifying opportunities to improve transfer-price settings. /liliPrepare GAAP and non-GAAP statutory tax provisions relating to the company's operations. /liliCoordinate and prepare tax footnotes and other disclosures within the group's financial statements. /liliManage local and foreign tax audits. /liliManage external advisers for any outsourced tax work and ensure timely, accurate estimated tax payments. /liliWork with colleagues across finance and accounting, legal, and other teams as required. /liliManage assigned projects through to successful completion. /li /ulh3Requirements /h3ulliBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. /liliChartered Accountant, CPA, or equivalent tax qualification strongly preferred. /liliMinimum 8 years of relevant experience in a top-tier public accounting firm and/or as an in-house Tax Manager in an international company. /liliStrong working knowledge of the Swiss Tax System, including withholding tax, VAT/sales Tax, and corporate income tax. /liliFamiliarity with tax regimes across the jurisdictions where the Group operates, as well as a solid understanding of international tax principles. /liliGood understanding of BEPS and OECD developments. /liliStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of a cross-functional organisation. /li /ulh3Benefits /h3ulliWe prioritize office presence and emphasize in-person collaboration, but also offer appropriate adjustments where needed, in line with company policy /liliExtra wellbeing days on top of your annual leave allowance /liliUp to 3 paid volunteering days each year /lili24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program (wellbeing, mental health, legal financial support) /liliLearning development support via the Frontiers Learning Hub /liliCompetitive local benefits country dependent (e.g. healthcare and pension/retirement provision) /li /ulh3Equal opportunity statement /h3pFrontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives. /p /p